U.P. Guidebook
Sites to see
Check out the amazing views from Copper Peak. It is the only ski flying hill outside of Europe!
57 locals recommend
Copper Peak
N13870 Copper Peak RdCheck out the amazing views from Copper Peak. It is the only ski flying hill outside of Europe!
Just minutes away from Nelson's Nest on the way to Lake Superior
8 locals recommend
Great Conglomerate Falls
Just minutes away from Nelson's Nest on the way to Lake Superior
Also just minutes away from Nelson's Nest on the way to Lake Superior.
6 locals recommend
Gorge Waterfalls
Black River RoadAlso just minutes away from Nelson's Nest on the way to Lake Superior.
You can see multiple waterfalls in just a short drive-Each falls is less than 10 minutes from the next!
Potawatomi Falls
You can see multiple waterfalls in just a short drive-Each falls is less than 10 minutes from the next!
Small towns with big history. Take a drive into Ramsay MI just 10 minutes away and see if you can find this hidden gem
Stone Arch Keystone Black River Bridge
Small towns with big history. Take a drive into Ramsay MI just 10 minutes away and see if you can find this hidden gem
Food scene
Treat yourself to some delicious ice cream from your local shop. They also have coffee and touristy trinkets to buy.
Northwoods General Store
1010 US-2Treat yourself to some delicious ice cream from your local shop. They also have coffee and touristy trinkets to buy.
Great local bar and grill at very reasonable prices. Available for take out only at this time.
6 locals recommend
Rigoni's Inn
925 E Ayer StGreat local bar and grill at very reasonable prices. Available for take out only at this time.
Breakwater Restaurant
1111 E Cloverland DrNice family diner with a huge breakfast!
Great prices for local coffee, teas and smoothies. Expect a wait in line-this is a popular coffee stop!
14 locals recommend
Copper Cup
517 E Cloverland DrGreat prices for local coffee, teas and smoothies. Expect a wait in line-this is a popular coffee stop!
Located in Hurley, a great coffee shop and more. Breakfast treats and a full menu including Friday Fish!
21 locals recommend
Sharon's
122 Silver StLocated in Hurley, a great coffee shop and more. Breakfast treats and a full menu including Friday Fish!
Activities
Golf and enjoy a meal at the Elk and Hound
Great family sledding and beginner skiiing hill at Mt Zion! Sled for hours without getting tired by using the tow rope that staff will hook you up to and let you off at the top.
7 locals recommend
Mount Zion Park
Great family sledding and beginner skiiing hill at Mt Zion! Sled for hours without getting tired by using the tow rope that staff will hook you up to and let you off at the top.
It is well worth the scenic 1 hour drive to swim in Lake Superior, enjoy the hiking, disc golfing, overlooks and pure beauty of the area.
49 locals recommend
Porcupine Mountains
It is well worth the scenic 1 hour drive to swim in Lake Superior, enjoy the hiking, disc golfing, overlooks and pure beauty of the area.
The closest ski hill to Nelson's Nest is about 5 minutes away. Fall color ski lift rides for $10/person starting Sept 12th weekend. (Under 10yrs free!)
34 locals recommend
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
11375 Powderhorn RdThe closest ski hill to Nelson's Nest is about 5 minutes away. Fall color ski lift rides for $10/person starting Sept 12th weekend. (Under 10yrs free!)
Just 10 min from Nelson's Nest. I believe you can even snowmobile to the top of this hill
40 locals recommend
Indianhead Mountain
500 Indianhead RdJust 10 min from Nelson's Nest. I believe you can even snowmobile to the top of this hill
Great playground and beach area for everyone to enjoy. It also has a boat launch for fishing.
15 locals recommend
Sunday Lake
Great playground and beach area for everyone to enjoy. It also has a boat launch for fishing.
Black River Harbor Parkway
Black River Harbor ParkwayGreat beach on Lake Superior to take a walk or relax.
Great brewery in the old Ottawa National Forest building. Enjoy the local artistry and variety of beers on the outdoor patio! 10 persons max indoors or 25 outdoors.
31 locals recommend
Cold Iron Brewing
104 S Lowell StGreat brewery in the old Ottawa National Forest building. Enjoy the local artistry and variety of beers on the outdoor patio! 10 persons max indoors or 25 outdoors.
Canoe and kayak rentals-Reservations are recommended.
906-358-4766
http://www.sylvaniaoutfitters.com/equipmentrentals.html
7 locals recommend
Sylvania Outfitters
E23423 US-2Canoe and kayak rentals-Reservations are recommended.
906-358-4766
http://www.sylvaniaoutfitters.com/equipmentrentals.html
Larry Lucky Strikes
213 E Cloverland Dr